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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,268.07, 261,194.20 and 107,583.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,268.07, 261,194.20 and 107,583.37 is: 148,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,268.07 : 261,194.20 = 107,583.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,268.07/261,194.20 = 107,583.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,268.07x = 261,194.20 × 107,583.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,268.07x = 28,100,152,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,152,260.45/189,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,467.47

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